Manufacturing Lean Transformation Leader

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; South Boston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in South Boston, VA, seeks a Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Leader to drive the Lean operating system across the factory and elevate performance through world‑class execution. You will partner with the Factory Manager and leadership to deploy strategy, coach teams, and sustain breakthrough improvements that benefit customers, the business, and the planet.

You will lead cost‑out initiatives, build Lean capability through coaching and training, and ensure daily management and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Lean operating systems and continuous improvement within manufacturing or transactional environments.
• Experience implementing major Lean systems (Toyota, Danaher, Honeywell or similar).
• Lean/Six Sigma certifications (Lean Master, Lean Expert, Black Belt) preferred.
• Demonstrated success delivering breakthrough improvements.
• Strong communication, influence and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and maturity growth of the ITM System across the factory.
• Drive breakthrough improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Daily Management and Value Stream Mapping.
• Facilitate strategy deployment, goal-setting, Kaizen planning and Leader Standard Work.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to elevate KPIs and optimize processes.
• Lead cost-out and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Build Lean capability through coaching, training and mentoring.
• Champion a culture of engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure sustained performance through structured problem-solving and gap-closure actions.

Skills

Lean operating systems

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

Hitachi Energy in South Boston, VA, seeks a Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Leader to drive the Lean operating system across the factory and elevate performance through world‑class execution. You will partner with the Factory Manager and leadership to deploy strategy, coach teams, and sustain breakthrough improvements that benefit customers, the business, and the planet.

You will lead cost‑out initiatives, build Lean capability through coaching and training, and ensure daily management and